American AAR - MIKE 3
Every dog has its day.
The American forces deployed 4 QRF (Quick Reaction Force) teams into the Moss Land AO to destroy the missile systems the Red Star faction used to cause the destruction and deaths of the Blackhawks and Apache longbows in the days preceding this Operation.
The Recon Marines were sent Southeast through the strawberry fields to conduct reconnaissance while QRF element 1 and 3 moved towards the south mountain on what eventually would be determined as bogus intelligence.
QRF team met light resistance at Location Charlie-Delta three but decided to push passed the area to scout the entire south mountain area for the launchers. Both Army detachments met at the crest without even a hint of the launchers. At this point it was assumed that the light resistance we met at Charlie-Delta three in fact was a larger force dug in.
QRF team 2 scouted the west LZ area and then proceeded into the “Snake Trail” in hopes of finding any trace of the RS forces that may have intel. Continuous radio chatter kept the American forces up to date with what at this point appeared to be a ghost or just bad reports that Red Star had at least a platoon in the area.
QRF teams 1 and 3 contacted the Recon marines and ordered them to location Delta two while team 1 moved to Delta-four and QRF team 3 moved to Echo-three. Myself and one other operator moved to Charlie-three. We had surrounded the point of initial contact for the day and coordinated a four-side attack on the area.
Myself (Bronco/Mike 3) and Warpig initiated contact From Charlie-Three to draw the RS elements attention. We bounded up and immediately came under fire form three locations. The order was then given for the other two Army and Marine detachments to move in at eliminate the resistance.
Warpig and Myself both killed 2 Red Star soldiers. Warpig’s weapon malfunctioned so we held our position for 1 minute then moved into the tree line. Immediately My weapon malfunctioned, so I switched to my 1911 and We entered the tree line. At this point all American forces met, and found only 9 total RS troops were holding this area. Our coordinated efforts reaped little reward.
At this point QRF 2 that was working through the “Snake trail” noticed significant movement at the base of the north hill and ordered all teams to converge on the location. I can safely say our cohesion came apart and the fog of war set in at this time.
Our once organized teams were spread out and for better terms fractured from scrambling to get into position at the base of the northern hill. I was able to repair my primary weapon, and I moved into a position at the base of the north hill. We immediately made contact once we left the tree cover, but soon ran low on ammunition and we had to abandon our assault and head for the relative safety of the "Snake Trail". We lost four men, and our medics were nowhere near our location. As “Hill” and myself were reloading in the cover of the “snake trail” three RS troopers were flanking us from the rear. I quickly dispatched of one soldier, the other two backed out of the area. Hearing the commotion three other RS troops moved into the trees from the north to assist. I killed two more before being wounded. “Hill” held the position and the other RS troops moved back up the north hill.
Our radio communications at this point were disrupted due to an open mic, and we never could get completely organized for the balance of the day. Multiple attempts were made to take the RS location on the northern hill, but were beaten back time after time. Red Star element moved away from the location, and left a blocking force to give the appearance of a larger target, but as we fought they slipped away again leaving us empty handed. We eventually overran their old location only to find a trail of bloodied rags and shell casings. From the looks of it, they were throwing a lot of lead our direction. The medivacs came and took our dead and wounded to the forward surgical post.
The American force along with the Marines moved towards the South East in hopes of catching a break and getting an opportunity to finally stop the seemingly unstoppable force Supernova had put in charge of this operation. They were beating us on most every level.
Eventually we made contact again at location Echo-1. The full American force was bearing down on the RS position. We sent a flanking force to enter from the south east side as the main body headed directly into the wooded cover. The fight was intense, you couldn’t move more than a few feet without taking a casualty. Both sides were feeling the losses and eventually thing calmed down. Red Star reinforcement came in from the Southwest pinching the balance of the American force. This kept them busy outside of the objective area for the waning hours of light.
I was alone again in the wooded area near the missile launchers; I had avoided detection and low-crawled through the stickers and weeds to within ten meters of the objective. I killed five more RS troopers that were looking for my position, the wounded I used as bait for the medics. I dispatched one medic, but RS was not going to risk any more. They let their wounded bleed out. They did not know my exact position so they kept a routine of suppressing fire that was too close for me to really move closer.
Night is coming…I guess every dog has its day.
Mike 3
American AAR II - "Warpig"
Flaming Arrow – American AAR
“Drop zone in 10 seconds! 9 … 8 … 7…” as the jump master counted off the seconds with his fingers clearly for all to see, MF1 members visually checked each others one last time before the HALO (High Altitude Low Opening) deployment.
Blackhawk insertion was not feasible due to the shoulder-launched SAM threat. Instead, US high command chose the HALO method which allowed for the Osprey (our ride into the danger zone) to approach the drop zone at the safe altitude of 37,000 feet.
“3… 2… 1…” The jump light flicked from amber to green, “GO, GO, GO”.
The team jumped out of the cargo ramp and free-fell for 32,000 feet before deploying chutes at the minimum altitude of 5,000 feet. All landed on a plateau within 100 yards of each other. After securing the chutes and changing our gear into patrol, search and destroy configuration, the team hiked for hill Echo 2, about 1 klick from the plateau. We met up with local Vietnamese scouts who had intel on the SAM’s whereabouts and Red Star (RS) troop strength.
The hunt was on!!! We also got in radio contact with the Marines contingent that has been in country over the last 3 days, and moving in on the objective. Using the coordinates from the scouts, we coordinated effort, hunted down, and neutralized pockets of RS forces throughout the AO. However, the SAMs were not found at these coordinates. Apparently, the RS commander has been moving the SAMs around for security reasons.
After 2 hours of sporadic, but vicious engagements, MF team leader received encrypted comm from US high command that the SAMs have been spotted by satellites, and that all US and allied forces in the AO were to double-timed to the new coordinate.
This time, the SAMs and the RS guards were on caught in the open, but they had the advantage of high ground. US forces moved in on the insurgents from the West and South, but suffered heavy casualties in doing so. Every inch of ground gained was paid for in blood and progress up the hill was maddeningly slow.
US forces eventually managed to overwhelm the RS forces and took the hill… and found nothing, again! Using the heat and confusion of battle, the RS commander once more moved the SAMs to a different location, unnoticed. We couldn’t make further use of the satellite, since the window has passed and the next one won’t come around for another 6 hours.
We deducted that RS troops could not have moved the objective too far in the 30 minutes of battle. And they must have moved down into the valley to the East of the hill, since South, West, and North were impassable. Like sharks smelling blood, the US forces quickly regrouped and chased after the RS insurgents, deep into the dense jungle down on the valley floor.
Daylight was fading fast and we geared up for night op. This fight ain’t over yet
5 comments:
BLAH! failed my test let down the squad i was with. so overall a failure but was still a fun game.
-Jeff T.
RED STAR RESPONSE TO AMERIKAN FORCES
Red Star inserted to Moss Land 1030 local time.
Red Star Forces (RSF) deployed to area Alpha in 3 separate groups. Package was with RS Charlie team. RS Alpha and Bravo roles were forward observation and blocking force. Area alpha was primarily an open valley with reeds and tall grass. RS Charlie was at the Southeast edge of Area Alpha and hidden within the trees. RS Alpha had comms with RS Bravo. RS Bravo2 set up forward observation near the edge of the center of the area. RS Bravo Actual at one point had eyes on the American forces and was able to verify and transmit troop movements to the rest of RFS.
1145 local time -- American forces were on the move and apparently traversed the area directly SouthWest of Area Alpha and was now beginning to move into the area occupied by RS Charlie. RS Alpha actual made the decision to move the package and RS Charlie to another location (Area Bravo). RS Bravo was detailed to run slack behind RS Alpha and Charlie. The entire force moved the package North and set up a defensive perimeter.
1200 local time -- RSF deployed a perimeter around the package and waited for the ensuing attack by American forces. The Americans would eventually find our new position. RSF had combined into one major force and deployed all elements across any place that was open and susceptible to attack. At this time, we considered the Western flank to be the most likely area for attack and reinforced that side. However, all teams with comms were in constant communication. We ended up moving forces at will within our encampment to support any side that was under attack.
1230 local time -- the cease-fire did not occur as scheduled -- American forces decided to continue fighting past our agreed cease-fire time. RSF fought on and suppressed the assaults as many as 6 times up until and well past the cease-fire time. Many acts of personal bravery were observed by this comrade:
* Ad-hoc patrols formed to hunt and kill American forces that strayed too close to our perimeter. We were successful in taking a half-dozen or so POWs prior to the broken cease fire as a result of these actions.
*Rapid response to requests for reinforcement on both East and West flanks as American forces pushed to collapse our borders. Competent and timely use of comms saved the day during the attacks -- team leaders wisely and unselfishly requested reinforcements at the appropriate times to repel American forces.
*Consistent communication and feedback from troops and team leaders to make sure that all elements had the resources they needed -- water, ammo and functioning weaponry -- to continue the fight.
* A 3-man patrol (BennyLove) that was sent to dispatch a sniper on our South flank, unexpectedly became engaged in an assault by the American forces on our East flank. It was due this patrol's adaptability, resourcefulness and initiatve that repelled this attack. Americans seemed to have fought with tremendous vigor and were it not for this small patrol's flanking maneuver, the East flank would have seen many more casualties.
It is my opinion that the cohesiveness of the RSF during this day and the calm and astute leadership of the team leaders allowed RSF to remain motivated and strong.
The esprit des corps of RSF this day made the tough going bearable. RSF went through lots of ammunition during this fight as American forces continued what seemed to be a ceaseless barrage of human waves crashing into our murderous fire.
1300 local time -- cease fire finally is underway for a very limited period. The late cease-fire occurred as a result of RSF commands efforts to broker peace during the late hours. Were it not for RSF command's initiative at this time, RSF would have had to continue fighting in what was already a very bloody and costly fight. RSF morale was upbeat despite the heavy fighting. Team leaders made sure everyone was fed and re-equipped for the next fight despite the short respite.
1330 local time -- fighting commences. Apparently, Amerikkan forces were able to reconstitute their forces and come up with new battle plans to assault our encampment.
Fighting was extremely heavy on Eastern and Western flanks however the Eastern flank seemed to be taking the worst this time around. A small RSF patrol (Hijack) was positioned south at the base of the encampment.
1400 local time -- Eastern front comms reports movement in the valley of a sizeable force of American troops. Hijack patrol was alerted to the troop movement.
1430 local time -- the latest assault by American forces was the heaviest of the day however, as with the BennyLove patrol, this action was stopped cold by Hijack patrol. Additionally, key Amerikan force command staff was captured.
1515 local time -- RSF command shifted the center of the battle by continuing to push past the American forces and clear the area East of the encampment. This area, Area Charlie would be the final resting place for the package. A small group of RSF was sent to clear the area, which was followed by package security detail. This troop succesfully traversed the area. There was no American resistance.
1530 local time -- security was set for Area Charlie.
An heroic but tragic event occurred at this time that endangered the lives of many RSF troop but was deemed by RSF command to be necessary in order to save the package and ultimately defeat the Americans. RSF West flank forces were encircled and completely eliminated. RSF command needed the West flank force to remain in their area and to continue fighting while the the package team exited the encampment. Conflicting reports from various RSF troop and team leaders do not clearly establish whether or not West flank troopers were advised of the package movement. It is with regret that this comrade thinks that many of our troop were eliminated not knowing the overall plan of movement. It is clear that many RSF troop were executed shortly after their caputre -- apparently American forces were on the move and clearly had no room or resources to devote to prisoner overwatch. However, were it not for the clear thinking of RSF command to take the initiative and push through to secure Area Charlie and the selfless sacrifice of RSF West flank troopers, American forces were in danger of turning the tide to defeat us.
1545 local time -- engagement on the West side of Area Charlie by the American forces is fierce. By this time RSF forces minus the eliminated troop was down to minimal level. RSF continued to fight despite this difference in troop strength.
1550 local time -- RSF troop, newly spawned from the Western RSF flank, converged in force to attack American forces from the North and to rejoin the fight. Apparently, Americans on the Northern side of Area Charlie could not survive this brutal and swift flanking maneuver. Americans were eliminated and Area Charlie was reinforced.
1630 local time -- battle ends and American forces were stopped in their efforts to take the package away from RSF. Red Star Forces win this one.
SUMMARY
At no time did the American forces have tactical superiority over RSF. RSF confounded and frustrated American forces throughout the battle. Americans did put up a tremendous fight and continued to move their troops in force throughout Moss Land in an effort to gain some kind of victory during the battle. I personally observed over 8 assaults by American forces that was repelled with brutality by RSF.
The RSF performed with extreme valor and decisiveness in terms of defending their flanks and moving the package whenever necessary. Commendations should go to those patrols that were instrumental in pushing back the American tide at two key battles. Lastly, commendations and remembrances should be made to those RSF troop who perished during the movement of the package to Area Charlie. They fought bravely, selfishly and did so without regard for their own safety. They will always be remembered.
We are Red Star.
...and the mutilation of the dead was a popular theme with the REDS. DEAD IS DEAD commies! but I guess fear of ones opfor makes a red do weird things... better DEAD than RED! as darkness falls, so does the hammer... WE are the hunters...you are the PREY!
...........DROP DEAD
That battle on the Hill was bloody i was on the bottom and retreated to the top when we got over taken by Americans with swift death someone called medic so i rushed over only to get hit in the neck and see Americans taking the Hill over... but never the less GO RED STAR'S he he he he.....
RED STAR!!!!
i fought with RED STAR!! and we won!
heh heh heh...hee hee hee
amerikans die this time over and OVER again.
RED STAR!!!!!!!!!
(really though -- cool game! i can't wait to play next month to play with...)
RED STAR!!!!!!
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